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Low Calorie Recipes Crustless Tuna Breakfast Quiche

Sometimes mornings call for something more than a slice of toast, but less than a full-blown pancake feast. That’s where this crustless tuna breakfast quiche comes in handy. It’s light, filling, and feels like a warm hug in food form. I’ve made it on busy weekdays, and it always gives me the steady kind of energy I need. This quiche fits right into the group of low calorie recipes that don’t leave you hungry an hour later. Packed with protein from tuna and eggs, it’s perfect for anyone who loves high protein low carb recipes dinner style meals, or even those looking for easy low carb recipes for dinner when breakfast-for-dinner cravings hit. I’ve even served it to friends who lean vegetarian, and by swapping the tuna with extra veggies, it nods to high protein low carb vegetarian recipes while staying true to the spirit of this dish. What I like most is that it falls in that sweet spot between low calorie high protein recipes and healthy low carb recipes. You can enjoy it hot from the oven or pack it as part of your meal prep for Low Carb Meals throughout the week. It’s cozy, practical, and much less fussy than quiche with a crust. Plus, it makes me feel like I’ve got my life together—even if the rest of the day says otherwise.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Breakfast Ideas, easy low carb recipes for dinner, healthy low carb recipes, high protein low carb recipes dinner, high protein low carb vegetarian recipes, low calorie high protein recipes, Low Carb Meals, low-calorie recipes, quiche, tuna recipes
Servings: 6 slices
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1 can tuna, drained
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Cooking spray or butter for greasing

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and milk until smooth.
  3. Stir in tuna, cheese, onion, pepper, spinach, salt, pepper, and oregano.
  4. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the quiche is set and golden on top.
  6. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.